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1 Basic social medical insurance in China Ni Yuan,MD Senior lecturer Dalian Medical University Dalian, China BSMI 1

2 The basic social medical insurance scheme for urban employees Launched by the central government throughout the country in The local governments are allowed to adjust certain policies regarding drug formularies reimbursement list of services to be reimbursed and others Financing for the insurance fund 8% of employees' monthly payroll (for a payroll of 1,000 yuan: i.e. 80 yuan) 2% contributed by the employee (1,000 yuan: i.e. 20 yuan) 6% provided by the employer (1,000 yuan: i.e. 60 yuan) 2

to be reimbursed and others Financing for the insurance fund 8% of employees' monthly payroll (for a payroll of 1,000 yuan:

3 Fund distribution Account purpose 3

4 (BSMI) Card For urban employees Example: BSMI hospitalization reimbursements in Beijing Classification of medical institutions Provincial hospitals Municipal hospitals Community health centers The deductible and ceiling Deductible: 10% (5%) of the average income for all Beijing urban employees in the preceding year (about 1300 yuan). The ceiling is 4 times the preceding year's average wage for urban employees. Medical costs: 10,000 yuan ($1613) above deductible The rate of reimbursement Medical costs: 10,000-30,000 yuan ($ $ ) above deductible Medical costs: 30,000-40,000 yuan ($ $ ) 80% 85% 90% 95% 82% 87% 92% 97% 85% 90% 95% 97% Medical costs: above 40,000 yuan (above $ ) 4

The ceiling is 4 times the preceding year's average wage for urban employees.

5 Individual Reimbursement Rate for Outpatient Expenses in Beijing ceiling 20,000 yuan deductible 1,800 yuan 100% 30% 70%(90%) 100% Yellow = out-of-pocket Blue = reimbursement (90% for community health service centers) Ceiling = 20,000 yuan ($3556) Social Pooling Reimbursement Rate for Inpatient Expenses in provincial hospital in Beijing total ceiling 100% 15% 85% yuan The ceiling 40,000 yuan 30,000 yuan 10,000 yuan the deductible 1,300 yuan 5% 95% 10% 90% 15% 85% 20% 80% 100% yuan 5

Social Pooling Reimbursement Rate for Inpatient Expenses in provincial hospital in Beijing total ceiling 100% 15% 85% 200000

6 Case Study (Gallbladder removal in Beijing) Mr.Zhang,30 years old,monthly income 6000 yuan, Total medical cost:14000 yuan ($2300) outpatient fees:500 yuan (all deductible) inpatient fees:13500 yuan (1300 is deductible) Out-of-pocket payment calculation: [ ] * 85%=10,370 yuan 15%=out of pocket=1830 yuan Total out of pocket = = 3630 yuan ($600) The New rural Cooperative Medical insurance Scheme (NCMS) Premium contributions 6

deductible) inpatient fees:13500 yuan (1300 is deductible) Out-of-pocket payment calculation: [ 14000-500-1300]

7 Financing for the Insurance Fund: NCMS The role of central and local government in NCMS In 2014, the central and local governments increased their contribution to 320 yuan/person (~ $50) Each individual contributes up to 90 yuan /person (~$15) The fund is mainly used for hospitalizations and outpatient expenses incurred in the treatment of critical diseases Scheme has been running on a voluntary basis 7

contributes up to 90 yuan /person (~$15) The fund is mainly used for hospitalizations and outpatient

8 Case Study (Lanzhou City in Gansu Province in western China) Rural Area Classification of medical institutions Provincial hospitals Municipal hospitals County or district hospitals and private hospitals Community health centers The deductible and ceiling yuan ($ ) yuan ($ ) yuan ($ ) yuan ($16 484) The reimbursement rate 60% 70% 80% 85% NCMS Successfully implemented By the end of 2012, 89.8% counties in China had implemented the scheme 98.3% farmers (805 million people) in these counties had been enrolled In 2012, the annual funds of this rural scheme reached billion yuan ($40.10 billion) Overall reimbursements totaled billion yuan ($48.80 billion) 8

reimbursement rate 60% 70% 80% 85% NCMS Successfully implemented By the end of 2012, 89.8% counties in China had implemented the scheme 98.

9 The basic social medical insurance for urban residents A trial program carried out in 79 cities since 2007 Mainly covers the elderly, students, and children Increased the average subsidies in 2013 from 40 to 280 yuan ($45) per person per year However, subsidies vary from city to city Financing for the Insurance Fund 9

Increased the average subsidies in 2013 from 40 to 280 yuan ($45) per person

10 Fund purpose Hospitalization Medical expenses incurred in outpatient clinics for critical diseases Case Study (Chengdu City in Sichuan Province) Annual government subsidy: 260 yuan (~$42) per person Annual fees vary: Individuals: 120 yuan (~$19) Families with infants, young children, and primary and middle school students: 50 yuan (~$8) The university students : 40 yuan (~$7) 10

(~$42) per person Annual fees vary: Individuals: 120 yuan (~$19) Families with infants, young

11 Example: BSMI hospital reimbursement in Chengdu City The deductible for pooling funds is determined according to the different levels of medical institutions. Level of hospital The deductible The reimbursement rate Community health centers 100 yuan ($16.13) 92% Secondary hospitals (municipal 200 yuan ($32.26) 75% level) Top hospitals (provincial level) 500 yuan ($80.65) 50% The ceiling is not to exceed 4 times the preceding year's average disposable income for urban residents of Chengdu. Summary SCHEME FUND FINANCING PURPOSE Enforcement BMSI (Urban Employees) 8% of employees' monthly payroll Inpatient and outpatient expenses, emergency services, and outpatient drug costs for all diseases Mandatory NCMS (Rural Residents) The central government assists the local governments or the local governments subsidize by themselves Inpatient and outpatient expenses incurred in the treatment of critical diseases Voluntary BMSI (urban residents) The government subsidy is variable ( yuan) Inpatient and outpatient expenses incurred in the treatment of critical diseases Voluntary 11

26) 75% level) Top hospitals (provincial level) 500 yuan ($80.65) 50% The ceiling is not to exceed 4 times the preceding year's average disposable income for urban residents of Chengdu.

12 Thank you 12

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